Nursing at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Central Lakes College-Brainerd. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is located in Brainerd, MN.
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Studying Online at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Distance learning is available at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. Among 4,981 students, 505 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,291 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #13 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #22 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #72 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #908 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #963 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Students who complete Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,757 |
| 2 years | $57,576 |
| 3 years | $60,915 |
| 4 years | $67,828 |
| 5 years | $73,046 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd earn a median of $67,828, compared with $46,717 for all Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Central Lakes College-Brainerd stands at $28,354.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
This Nursing program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 82 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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